Title: What do we have Alex?
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2023, 08:23:26 AM
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2023, 08:23:26 AM
Pics and story to follow!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/89ae36f3040beae332cb7c21d388783a.jpg)
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Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Mountainburd on May 05, 2023, 09:02:02 AM
Post by: Mountainburd on May 05, 2023, 09:02:02 AM
A little birdie told me someone shot a very big bird.
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2023, 10:19:17 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2023, 10:19:17 AM
Congrats brother!!!! 
We needed that!!
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Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Hayudog on May 05, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Post by: Hayudog on May 05, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Standing by.
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Twowithone on May 05, 2023, 11:14:41 AM
Post by: Twowithone on May 05, 2023, 11:14:41 AM
It,s an awesome story.
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2023, 11:24:10 AM
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2023, 11:24:10 AM
Okay!
Well, my oldest had off of school today, and we finally had a break in the crappy weather we have had all week. My son was determined to wait out a gobbler... something that I do not have the patience for!
Well, the area we went to today was private land and is surrounded by other private parcels. History shows that birds do not roost on this property. However, within an hour or so, after daylight, they will make their way onto the property.
Knowing this, we did not get there for flydown time. Again--this is so unorthodox for me! We planned not to call at all. We were set up at 0710 and heard some sounding off where we expected them.
One was getting closer, and I had to help my son spin around so he could be prepared for a shot. As luck would have it, I could see a lone bird looking up at us a distance away in the freshly re-piped gas line. I could see him in strut. I was really worried this gig was going to be up. Well, I saw my son lower his gun, and I thought the bird walked back into the timber. Well, he then raised it and shot! I could not see the bird as it was coming in. However, it was going in and out of strut, and he smoked him at 31 yards. This was at 0740.
As we were talking things over about the hunt and getting ready to pack up, we heard a gobble about 200 yards away in the 3 o'clock position. We made the decision to quickly get back where we just were when he shot. I did give a few clicks. However, they were unanswered. A closer gobble sounded off a short time later. At 0750, I saw a head poke out and a deep bronze reflection. I waited a split second to identify a beard (there is a group of 4 mature birds running around, and one has no trace of a beard). Once identified, I let him have it at 20 yards.
I am speechless! I haven't got a bird since 19' and my confidence hasn't been too high. I took the backseat and let my boy call the shots due to his determination this week.
This is definitely a memory I will never forget. My boy liked gobbler hunting before this and is even more hooked now! It made me feel good watching my boy grow as a hunter.
As we were driving out of the area, we saw a lone long beard walking at the property line a distance away. As we drove past him, in my nutty fashion, I had to wind the window down to tell him that he was likely the boss now and wished him luck. He gobbled right back at us!
My boys' bird was 21.04#, 10" beard, and spurs of 1" and 1 1/16"
My bird was my best ever and one I likely will never top--21.74#, 11 1/2" beard, and spurs of 1 1/2" and 1 3/8". (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/87a5d5db0f3513cc8fd8d9429f482c5c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/9d15b5d8126f4d2b55f41cc512311d89.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/52d0d12424776666b80da2d52f810bcb.jpg)
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Well, my oldest had off of school today, and we finally had a break in the crappy weather we have had all week. My son was determined to wait out a gobbler... something that I do not have the patience for!
Well, the area we went to today was private land and is surrounded by other private parcels. History shows that birds do not roost on this property. However, within an hour or so, after daylight, they will make their way onto the property.
Knowing this, we did not get there for flydown time. Again--this is so unorthodox for me! We planned not to call at all. We were set up at 0710 and heard some sounding off where we expected them.
One was getting closer, and I had to help my son spin around so he could be prepared for a shot. As luck would have it, I could see a lone bird looking up at us a distance away in the freshly re-piped gas line. I could see him in strut. I was really worried this gig was going to be up. Well, I saw my son lower his gun, and I thought the bird walked back into the timber. Well, he then raised it and shot! I could not see the bird as it was coming in. However, it was going in and out of strut, and he smoked him at 31 yards. This was at 0740.
As we were talking things over about the hunt and getting ready to pack up, we heard a gobble about 200 yards away in the 3 o'clock position. We made the decision to quickly get back where we just were when he shot. I did give a few clicks. However, they were unanswered. A closer gobble sounded off a short time later. At 0750, I saw a head poke out and a deep bronze reflection. I waited a split second to identify a beard (there is a group of 4 mature birds running around, and one has no trace of a beard). Once identified, I let him have it at 20 yards.
I am speechless! I haven't got a bird since 19' and my confidence hasn't been too high. I took the backseat and let my boy call the shots due to his determination this week.
This is definitely a memory I will never forget. My boy liked gobbler hunting before this and is even more hooked now! It made me feel good watching my boy grow as a hunter.
As we were driving out of the area, we saw a lone long beard walking at the property line a distance away. As we drove past him, in my nutty fashion, I had to wind the window down to tell him that he was likely the boss now and wished him luck. He gobbled right back at us!
My boys' bird was 21.04#, 10" beard, and spurs of 1" and 1 1/16"
My bird was my best ever and one I likely will never top--21.74#, 11 1/2" beard, and spurs of 1 1/2" and 1 3/8". (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/87a5d5db0f3513cc8fd8d9429f482c5c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/9d15b5d8126f4d2b55f41cc512311d89.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230505/52d0d12424776666b80da2d52f810bcb.jpg)
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Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on May 05, 2023, 03:08:00 PM
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on May 05, 2023, 03:08:00 PM
WooHoo! WTG Congrats to you and the young man. Definitely a day to remember. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: JeffC on May 05, 2023, 04:18:01 PM
Post by: JeffC on May 05, 2023, 04:18:01 PM
Thats a great day, Congrats to the both of you!
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Hayudog on May 05, 2023, 04:33:20 PM
Post by: Hayudog on May 05, 2023, 04:33:20 PM
Dandy gobbler and fun story. Fantastic that he got a bird too. Guns and Hoses team has defiantly got some family doubles this year. And our 3 biggest birds have been with family.
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Happy on May 05, 2023, 05:54:36 PM
Post by: Happy on May 05, 2023, 05:54:36 PM
Nice! Good job to you both!
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2023, 08:44:38 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2023, 08:44:38 PM
Quote from: Hayudog on May 05, 2023, 04:33:20 PM
Guns and Hoses team has defiantly got some family doubles this year. And our 3 biggest birds have been with family.
Absolutely!!!! Good job guys!!!
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Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2023, 09:58:10 PM
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2023, 09:58:10 PM
Thanks for the kind words everyone!
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Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Mountainburd on May 06, 2023, 07:57:18 AM
Post by: Mountainburd on May 06, 2023, 07:57:18 AM
What an incredible bird! Way to pull the team back ahead. Lets hope we can stay there.
Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 06, 2023, 09:31:57 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 06, 2023, 09:31:57 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 06, 2023, 07:57:18 AM
What an incredible bird! Way to pull the team back ahead. Lets hope we can stay there.
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Title: Re: What do we have Alex?
Post by: Deputy 14 on May 06, 2023, 09:41:23 PM
Post by: Deputy 14 on May 06, 2023, 09:41:23 PM
That's awesome man!!